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‘Theories, Practices and Research in Work-integrated learning in Australia:Enhancing employability capabilities for a sustainable future’

Seeking authors

ACEN is seeking Expressions of Interest from authorsto write a chapter for the publicationTheories, Practices and Research in Work-integrated learning in Australia: Enhancing employability capabilities for a sustainable future(edited by Sonia Ferns, Anna Rowe and Karsten Zegwaard).

The book is a peer-reviewed collection of scholarly chapters from researchers, practitioners and experts in WIL. All chapters must be informed by the latest cutting-edge research and written in language accessible to a wide audience.

Stay Safe in our State – Advice for International Students

NSW Police in partnership with the Council of International Students Australia (CISA) completed a Study NSW co-funded Partner Project to create safety videos for international students studying in NSW.

These videos have been well-received by the international education community.

Join us for a post-work get-together to catch up on news and speak to sector representatives. For this first 2018 event we will meet at the MLC Centre Sydney, right by Martin Place Station. Details to follow soon.

Tuesday 1 May – half day PD session: under 18 students

This session will focus on case study examples of best practice policies and guidelines for under 18 students. We will review in consideration of the National Code 2018. Details to follow soon.

This is a gentle reminder that the 29th ISANA International Education Association Conference will be held at the Sydney Masonic Centre, New South Wales on 4 – 7 December 2018.

The theme for the conference is ‘Educate and collaborate: Inclusive practices to enable international students’.

The Program Committee invites you to submit an abstract for presentation. This is an opportunity for you and your colleagues to participate in sharing best practice initiatives and contribute to the success of this national event.

Researchers at the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and

RMIT University are looking for volunteer participants to tell us about their experiences of working in the care sectors in Australia.

The study might be appropriate for you if:

• you were born outside Australia

• you are currently doing care work in aged care or child care

What would happen if I took part in the research project?

If you decide to take part you would be asked to participate in a face-to-face interview with a member of the research team in the next few months. The interview

would take about 45 minutes to 1 hour and would be at a location convenient for you.

We’d ask you about your pathway into the care workforce and a bit about your current experiences and preferences as a care worker. Your story will help us to understand the role of migrants working in care in Australia.

The information you provide to us will be confidential and you will not be named in any publications.

Will I be paid to take part in the research project?

You will receive a $30 voucher to say thank you for your time and for sharing your story with us.

Who do I contact if I want more information or want to take part in the study?

Each year ISANA provides bursaries to our national conference. Members and International students from each state are invited to apply.

We would like to congratulate the following students and members who have been awarded the 2017 ISANA Conference bursary and will be joining us on the Gold Coast in December.
Students:
Henness Wong – University of Wollongong
Chen Zhang (Claire) – Flinders University
Thi Thuy Ngan Vo (Mia) – University of Melbourne
Ronja Blomberg – Griffith University

Friday 28th April saw a productive, fun and informative afternoon tea at The Edge at the State Library, which is the home of the Brisbane Student Hub. It is a great drop in and work space for international students to use. Students can access help in the form of information, advice and referrals on healthcare, employment, budget management, accommodation and legal services, as well as connecting students to local events and activities. Thank you to Multicultural Development Association for putting on this event. ISANA members from both tertiary, secondary and TAFE attended and we met many of the Brisbane student ambassadors, who are clearly doing a wonderful job.

Join us for an opportunity for members in the international education sector to discuss and exchange information and approaches on sector issues. Questions and topics, provided by participants through the event registration form, will be tabled for grouped discussions to ensure topics are relevant to the interests and focus of those in attendance.

This session will focus on changes to government legislation and policies, especially in regards to the updates on the Commonwealth ESOS framework, 457 visa changes, PRISMS, the Tuition Protection Service, simplified student visa framework, student-related visa policies and streamlined visa processing. The presentation will be delivered by Mariana Lane. However, Ben Houston and a representative from immigration will attend via a conference link for question and answer sessions.